LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.

LCiL are recruiting for a part time Development Worker to support two projects to deliver workshops and peer support groups to disabled people, those with long term conditions and parent carers across Edinburgh and the three Lothians.

Self Directed Support Programme’s aim is to offer information and capacity building and peer support opportunities to help people self empower and live more independent lives, working across Edinburgh and the three Lothians. (14 hours per week)

Self Management Project’s aim is to ensure that people living with long term conditions in Edinburgh and Midlothian receive the right help at the right time and are empowered to be regularly involved in, and responsible for, their own health and wellbeing. (7 hours per week).

LCIL is looking for someone with:

• Experience of the creation, design and delivery of workshops and peer support groups
• Experience of the creation, design and delivery of workshops and/or information services
• Experience of managing a case load working 1-1 with individuals
• Experience of working within or alongside a voluntary organisation
• Understanding of person centred working.

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At MCR, our driving force is simple – that young people who are in, or on the edges of the care system, will have the same educational outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as any other young person.

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MCR Pathways supports over 3,000 young people from across the country. These are really exciting times and we are looking for an exceptional Programme Manager to lead our programme and manage our school-based Coordinators across a group of schools in East Lothian.

The role is an interesting and varied one. As part of our Education & Schools team, you will lead the regional team of school Pathways Coordinators and be supported by our Mentor Services, Marketing and Digital teams.

For this role, you’ll need to be relentlessly driven to ensure all care-experienced young people and those experiencing disadvantage in the region are supported to find, grow and use their individual talents and that their education, employment choices and life chances outcomes are maximised. You’ll have experience of managing a team, be highly organised and ambitious to ensure all young people in scope have the opportunity to access the YST East Lothian programme.

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LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.

LCiL are delighted to be recruiting for an Administrator to support our Financial Management Service which is offered to Direct Payment recipients. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to explore and thrive in a mixed generalist and finance related role - within a diverse and dynamic organisation. Reporting to our Payroll Manager, you will provide strong admin support to ensure all financial recording and payments are correct.

In this varied and challenging role, you will take responsibility for providing

comprehensive support which will include some general administration, GDPR management, monitoring of bank accounts and some reconciliation. You will also have the opportunity to set up and authorise payments and will have discussions with individuals and local authority staff around the accounts. Please note, we are not necessarily looking for someone with lots of financial experience or understanding (although this would be an advantage). Full training will be provided.

With demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role, you will have a pragmatic and highly organised approach. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, and you will need great IT skills, including MS Excel and Word. You will be someone who thrives in a busy role, is comfortable working to deadlines and is enthusiastic about working in the charity sector. Please see our Job Description for more details.

If you would love to use your skills, talents and experience to be part of a fast paced, diverse and dynamic organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by downloading our application pack and use the Skills and Experience statement to tell us why you want to work at LCiL and why this role is a great fit for you.

We offer generous pension & death in service schemes, as well as a supportive working environment.

LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Would you like to make a difference to someone’s life?

We are currently looking for an Independent Living Officer to support an established team whose joint approach is to provide an inclusive service to Service Users in all aspects of Independent Living. This will be an initial contract for 6 months but may be extended – dependent on funding.

You ideally will have some experience and understanding of self-directed support and have current experience holding a caseload, working 1-1 with individuals.

You will use your communication skills to support our service users.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working within a similar environment. You should be a quick learner.

After initial training in the office environment, this post will be a mix of working from home and office based.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Iain McGregor on 07712 341 929